17 results

• Vabysmo Eye Treatments May Cause Blindness, Study Warns

  January 28, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  An analysis of three case studies found that some patients may experience an inflammatory response to Vabysmo eye injections, which if continued, could lead to vision loss and complete blindness in the treated eye.

• Syfovre Side Effects Linked to Eye Inflammation, Vision Loss Problems, Ophthalmologists Warn

  July 20, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  A new eye medication, Syfovre, may be linked to cases of eye inflammation which could lead to blindness, a group of retinal specialists warn.

• Retina Specialists Warn of Beovu Vision Loss Problems: Report

  March 2, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A group of retinal specialists warn that the eye treatment Beovu has been linked to cases of eye inflammation which could result in vision loss.

• Vancomycin Eye Injections May Result in Postoperative Complications, FDA Warns

  October 5, 2017

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is warning that some injections used to prevent eye inflammation from cataract surgery may cause a condition that can result in blindness.

• Contact Lens Eye Infections from Bad Habits Nearly Equal Among Adults and Children: Study

  August 21, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC is warning that most adults and youths who use contact lenses partake in at least one bad behavior that increases their risk of eye infections.

• Unsafe Use of Contact Lens Resulting In Corneal Infections: CDC

  August 19, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC reports a million cases of keratitis per year plague U.S. contact lens wearers, often due to their own unsanitary habits.

• Viscocel Recall Issued for Eye Solution Due to Lack of FDA Approval

  November 27, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A brand of eye surgery solutions was recalled after the FDA determined they were not approved for use. Similar products from the same company were linked to serious eye inflammation problems in 2011.

• False Eyelashes May Increase Risk of Eye Infections: Consumer Report

  May 10, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Eyelash extensions are a fashion trend that has lasted for decades, beloved by women for brightening faces and making them...

• Off-Label Avastin Syringe Recall Issued Due to Eye Infection Risk

  March 20, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A compounding pharmacy that made syringes of Avastin specifically for off-label use to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition...

• Vectibix Side Effects Linked to Ulcerative Keratitis, Eye Problems: MHRA

  May 23, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  U.K. health officials indicate that a class of cancer drugs, which includes Vectibix and Erbitux, may be linked to a...